Reported Social Unrest Index in Yemen
Yemen: Reported Social Unrest Index was 24.94 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Reported Social Unrest Index in Yemen, 1990–2026
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported social unrest index in Yemen is 24.94, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported social unrest index in Yemen peaked at 530.53 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Yemen ranks 64th of 133 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.33 | 0 | 23.31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.59 | 0 | 87.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.49 | 18.68 | 530.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.9 | 0 | 75.31 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More economy & growth data for Yemen
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.38 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -19.51 % change on previous year (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.04 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 25.36 current US$ per person (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 15.72 % change on previous year (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 21.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 13,588 current LCU per person (2018)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0005 (2023)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 2,037 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported social unrest index in Yemen?
- Reported social unrest index in Yemen was 24.94 in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reported social unrest index recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 530.53 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported social unrest index recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Yemen rank for reported social unrest index?
- Yemen ranks 64th out of 133 countries with data for 2026.
- Is reported social unrest index rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reported Social Unrest Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides two measures of social unrest derived from media reports. One is the “A” index from the paper, and the “events” series. Suggested citation: "Barrett, P., Appendino, M., Nguyen, K., & de Leon Miranda, J. (2022). Measuring social unrest using media reports. Journal of Development Economics, 158, 102924." Note: some sources mis-label China and Hong Kong SAR. Series which explicitly adjust for this are available on request from the authors.